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APPLIOAT ION FILED NOV. 4, 1910.

999,900, Patented Aug. 8, 1911.

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UNITED srn'rns rarnrrr OFFICE.

GEORGE B. STAPLES, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

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character, and consists in the features and combination and arrangementof parts hereinafter described and particularly set forth in theappended claims.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which-Figure 1 represents the device in extended position, and Fig, 2representsit in folded posit-ion. Fig. 3 is a view of the upper clips.Fig. 4 is a view representing either the upper or lower pivoted clip.

In carrying out my invention, I employ two main bars 1 and 2 which areparallel with each other, and I connect these bars by a lazy tongsarrangement consisting of the cross bars 3, 4, pivoted togethercentrally of each other and connected with the main parallel bars bylinks 5 and 6. The upper main bar 1 has an eye or loop 7 by which thedevice may be suspended, and this bar also has clips of spring formadapted to receive beneath them the paper sheets, and press said papersheets upon the main bar 1, thus clamping the sheets to the device.These clips 8 are of curved form, Fig. 3, and are adapted to receivebeneath them a considerable number of the sheets which are to be held.The lower main bar 2 is provided with clips 8 of spring form pivotedthereto, which may be turned to and from position over the main bar 2,so as to hold or release the lower portions of the paper sheets. Thenthe paper sheets are clamped by the spring clips at the upper main barand by the springs at the lower main bar, and the intermediate frame isextended to separate the main bars, the sheets will be held properlyextended for use. The device may be folded to occupy little space, andthis may be done while still holding the sheets. I provide also clips 9pivotally mounted on the upper bar, these being in the form of leafsprings and adapted to be moved over the bar to clamp the sheets, thesesprings being Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed November 4, 1910.

Patented Aug. 8, 1911.

Serial N0. 590,728.

like those marked 8. WVhen it is desired to expose any one of the undersheets and hold the upper sheets out of the way, these upper sheets canbe curled up or rolled and the upperclamping fingers 9 can be turnedaround to enter the end of the roll so as to hold these sheets up whilethe balance of the sheets are clamped down flat on the file by the lowerclamping fingers and thus any particular sheet may be exposed while theothers are rolled up. The lower rod will fall by gravity from the upperrod, and thus place strain upon the paper sheets to hold themsubstantially flat.

I claim as my invention 1. A filing device for paper sheets consistingof an upper member with means for suspending the same, a lowergravitating member with an extensible frame suspending the same from theupper member to fall by gravity, said members having means to clamp thepaper sheets, substantially as described.

2. In combination the main bars 1 and 2, an adjustable connectionbetween them to permit said bars to be moved toward or from each other,the upper bar having spring clips to engage the paper sheets and thelower bar having pivotally mounted clamping devices, substantially asdescribed.

8. In combination with the two main bars, the cross bars between thempivoted together and linked to the main bars, and clamping devices onthe main bars for holding the paper sheets.

4. In combination in a filing device for paper sheets, an upper rod, alower parallel rod, and folding connections between the rods whereby therods may be brought together, and folded or rolled with the papersheets, substantially as described.

5. In combination with the upper and lower bars, the main clips on theupper bar and the pivotally mounted spring clips at the end of the upperand lower bars, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof, I afiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

GEORGE. B. STAPLES.

Witnesses:

CHARLES W. SPARHAWK, ROBERT W. DAVIS.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressingthe Commissioner of Patents. Washington, D. G.

